BIOGRAPHY

David Paukert has been an artist and teacher in the North Dakota Public Schools for over thirty years. Since retiring from full-time teaching in 2008, David has been an independent Artist in Residence for the Larimore Public Schools. He joined the NDCA AIR program as a teaching artist in the fall of 2013.

David is also an accomplished North Dakota landscape photographer, publishing his first book, “Visions of the Prairie: My North Dakota Journey” in 2013. He owns and operates Pastime Prints, a card and gift company that specializes in designing and marketing his prairie images.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

During the residency, David will individualize a program of instruction that encourages students to explore a variety of media, techniques and art concepts. Lessons will be designed to be informative, fun and nurture success. All lessons will be developed to fulfill state curriculum standards, focusing on the visual arts.

SAMPLE RESIDENCY INFORMATION

Residency Title: Principles of the Mondrian Art Movement in the 20th Century

Grade Level: Grade 4-6

Number of Sessions: 4 - 45 Minute Sessions

Description:

Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian’s contribution to modern art of the 20th century has made an integral impact on how we see the world today. In this residency, students will complete a 12”x 12” mixed media painting which demonstrates basic Mondrian design principles. David Paukert, artist and educator will engage students in the exploration and study of significant artists who changed our world through their art.

'Caring Hearts Wall' reflects Larimore strength

In remembrance of January's bus and train accident outside of Larimore that took two lives and left a dozen injured, the Larimore School District dedicated the "Caring Hearts Wall" at Larimore High School on May 20, 2015. David Paukert, a visiting North Dakota Council on the Arts artist-in-residence, led the all-school program to explore how art could be used as a healing tool for the community and school of Larimore. Learn more…